Android Developer (Kotlin) - New Grad - Founding Engineer

Meetsta; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Meetsta is seeking a skilled Android Mobile Developer to enhance its growing social networking platform. The successful candidate will focus on developing and maintaining the Android app, utilizing Kotlin and collaborating with product managers and designers to deliver an optimal user experience.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, strong experience in Android development, and knowledge of UI/UX design principles. This position is a unique opportunity to influence the mobile landscape at Meetsta, which is equity-based compensation.

Qualifications

• Experience in Android app development with a strong focus on Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• Solid understanding of Android SDK and architecture components.
• Proficiency in version control (Github) and familiarity with CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Meetsta’s Android app version using Kotlin.
• Implement and optimize gRPC-based communication with backend services.
• Collaborate with teams to define and implement new features.

Skills

Kotlin

Android app development

gRPC

PostgreSQL

UI/UX design principles

GitHub

Android Studio

Gradle

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Job description

About us

Meetsta is a dynamic and innovative social networking platform. Our mission is to provide a tailored and engaging space where individuals can connect, collaborate, and build meaningful relationships.

Role Description

We are looking for a skilled and passionate Android Mobile Developer with expertise in Kotlin to join our growing team at Meetsta. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the Android version of our mobile app, ensuring a smooth and intuitive user experience. You will work closely with product managers, designers, and backend developers to bring new features to life and optimize existing functionality.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Meetsta’s Android app version using Kotlin.
• Implement and optimize gRPC-based communication for seamless interactions with backend services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement new features that align with business and user needs.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of the app through robust testing and optimization.
• Identify and fix bugs to improve app stability and performance.
• Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code following best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Android development trends, libraries, and best practices to continuously improve the app.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Collaborate with the UI/UX team to ensure a seamless and visually appealing user experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in Android app development with a strong focus on Kotlin and Jetpack Compose (UI).
• Experience with gRPC for fast and efficient communication between Android apps and backend services.
• Experience with databases like PostgreSQL.
• Solid understanding of Android SDK, Android architecture components, and best practices for Android development.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, third-party libraries, and integration with backend services.
• Proficiency in version control (Github) and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of mobile UI/UX design principles and experience working with designers to create smooth user experiences.
• Familiarity with tools such as Android Studio and Gradle.
• Experience with app performance optimization, including memory management and battery usage.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with push notifications, offline storage, and background processing.
• Previous experience in social networking or mobile‑first platforms is a plus.

Compensation

Equity‑based.

Important Notes

We are only considering US citizens and Permanent Residents for the role.